Ekosistema (en. Ecosystem)

ɛkoˈsistema

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A community of organisms interacting with their physical environment.
Ecosystems are vital for maintaining the balance of nature.
Ang mga ekosistema ay napakahalaga sa pagpapanatili ng balanse ng kalikasan.
A system where organisms and their environment are interconnected.
Understanding ecosystems is crucial for their protection.
Mahalaga ang pagkakaalam sa mga ekosistema upang maprotektahan ang mga ito.
The total interaction of biotic and abiotic components in a location.
Ecosystems consist of various forms of life.
Ang mga ekosistema ay binubuo ng iba't ibang laro ng buhay.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek words 'oikos' (house) and 'systēma' (system).

Common Phrases and Expressions

natural ecosystem
Natural system of organisms and their environment.
likas na ekosistema
ecosystem education
Study and analysis of ecosystems.
edukasyon sa ekosistema

Related Words

biome
A large area characterized by specific climate conditions and plant types.
bioma
biodiversity
Different forms of life in an ecosystem.
biodiversity

Slang Meanings

the totality of organisms in a place
We should take care of the forest ecosystem so that animals don’t disappear.
Dapat nating alagaan ang ekosistema ng gubat para hindi mawala ang mga hayop.
balance of nature
When too many people build houses, the balance of the ecosystem is disrupted.
Kapag masyadong maraming tao ang nagtatayo ng bahay, nasisira ang balanse ng ekosistema.
environment or surroundings
Here in the city, the ecosystem is very different from that in the province.
Dito sa siyudad, ibang-iba ang ekosistema kumpara sa probinsya.